As seen on TV: San Antonio restaurants

By Cinde Ramirez

on January 21, 2014 12:32 PM

See which restaurants in the San Antonio area have been featured on popular television food shows.

See which restaurants in the San Antonio area have been featured on popular television food shows.

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Bella on the River

This locally owned restaurant was featured on The Travel Channel - the River Walk restaurant showcases Southern European cuisine with a predominately Mediterranean focus.

This locally owned restaurant was featured on The Travel Channel - the River Walk restaurant showcases Southern European cuisine with a predominately Mediterranean focus.

Photo: TOM REEL, Tom Reel/Staff

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SoLuna Cocina Mexicana

This contemporary Mexican Cuisine restaurant was featured on the Travel Channel's Crave in 2011.

This contemporary Mexican Cuisine restaurant was featured on the Travel Channel's Crave in 2011.

Photo: HELEN L. MONTOYA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Little Rhein Steak House

This fine dining restaurant was featured on the Travel Channel. The restaurant is located in La Villita on the River Walk, the old charm steakhouse is recognized for its USDA steaks, expansive wine list, and rustic charm. less

This fine dining restaurant was featured on the Travel Channel. The restaurant is located in La Villita on the River Walk, the old charm steakhouse is recognized for its USDA steaks, expansive wine list, and ... more

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Beto's Comida Latina

Guy Fieri gave this restaurant some love on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.' The restaurant is located at 8142 Broadway, 210-930-9393.

Guy Fieri gave this restaurant some love on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.' The restaurant is located at 8142 Broadway, 210-930-9393.

Photo: HELEN L. MONTOYA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Fig Tree Restaurant

'Operating out of a house built in 1853, in the city’s La Villita district, the restaurant showcases classic American fare, such as roasted Texas Hill Country quail and Gulf Coast lump crab cakes. '

'Operating out of a house built in 1853, in the city’s La Villita district, the restaurant showcases classic American fare, such as roasted Texas Hill Country quail and Gulf Coast lump crab cakes. '

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Choco Patisserie

Owners Lauren and Lynn Townsend participated on 'Cupcake Wars' on the Food Network - located at 13523 Nacogdoches Road, 210-646-7212.

Owners Lauren and Lynn Townsend participated on 'Cupcake Wars' on the Food Network - located at 13523 Nacogdoches Road, 210-646-7212.

Rachael Ray visited as part of a 2008 episode of 'Rachael's Vacation.' Located at 150 E. Houston St. at the Hotel Valencia, 210-230-8412.

Rachael Ray visited as part of a 2008 episode of 'Rachael's Vacation.' Located at 150 E. Houston St. at the Hotel Valencia, 210-230-8412.

Photo: Express-News File Photo

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Magnolia Pancake Haus

The strawberry waffle is a popular breakfast, 606 Embassy Oak, Suite 100, 10333 Huebner Road, 210-496-0828 (both locations). Featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” the lines are long for the great food.

The strawberry waffle is a popular breakfast, 606 Embassy Oak, Suite 100, 10333 Huebner Road, 210-496-0828 (both locations). Featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” the lines are long for the great food.

Photo: Express-News File Photo

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Moroccan Bites Tagine

An assortment of desserts including baklawa and finger baklawa with a setting of green mint tea at Moroccan Bites Tagine, 5714 Evers Road, 210-706-9700 featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.'

An assortment of desserts including baklawa and finger baklawa with a setting of green mint tea at Moroccan Bites Tagine, 5714 Evers Road, 210-706-9700 featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.'

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer/Prime Time Newspapers

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DeWese's Tip Top Cafe

The chicken-fried steak is one of many favorite dishes offered on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.' The restaurant is located at 2814 Fredericksburg Road, 210-732-0191.

The chicken-fried steak is one of many favorite dishes offered on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.' The restaurant is located at 2814 Fredericksburg Road, 210-732-0191.

Photo: KIN MAN HUI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Lüke

New Orleans-based restaurateur and chef John Besh of popular restaurant has his own PBS cooking show; he's a regular on Food Network programs and appears on 'Top Chef.'

New Orleans-based restaurateur and chef John Besh of popular restaurant has his own PBS cooking show; he's a regular on Food Network programs and appears on 'Top Chef.'

Photo: Express-News File Photo

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This luxury restaurant was featured on the Travel Channel. The restaurant is located within the Omni Hotel on the River Walk, and features a quiet, romantic setting.

This luxury restaurant was featured on the Travel Channel. The restaurant is located within the Omni Hotel on the River Walk, and features a quiet, romantic setting.

Photo: COURTESY PHOTO

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Dough Pizzeria Napoletana

Local pizzeria was featured in the 'Upper Crust' episode of 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' with Guy Fieri.

Local pizzeria was featured in the 'Upper Crust' episode of 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' with Guy Fieri.

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Mama Lee's

Local eatery received some tough love in the form of the Food Network's Robert Irvine. Irvine and his 'Restaurant: Impossible' team gave the restaurant a 10,000, 2-day makeover in 2012.

Local eatery received some tough love in the form of the Food Network's Robert Irvine. Irvine and his 'Restaurant: Impossible' team gave the restaurant a 10,000, 2-day makeover in 2012.

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Ernest Servantes

The executive chef's grilling skills won him a cool $50,000 and some big bragging rights. The pit boss of the Burnt Bean Co. in New Braunfels won the final round of Food Network's 'Chopped Grill Masters,' broadcast in 2012. less

The executive chef's grilling skills won him a cool $50,000 and some big bragging rights. The pit boss of the Burnt Bean Co. in New Braunfels won the final round of Food Network's 'Chopped Grill Masters,' ... more

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Marianito's Extreme Tex-Mex Grill

Extreme Nachos are served on a 16-inch pizza pie pan. The restaurant at 2102 Bandera Road was featured on Food Network's 'Outrageous Food.'

Extreme Nachos are served on a 16-inch pizza pie pan. The restaurant at 2102 Bandera Road was featured on Food Network's 'Outrageous Food.'

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Big Lou's Pizza

Brothers, from the left, Art and Brian Lujan show off one of the famous 42-inch pizzas. 'Man vs Food' host Adam Richman visited the establishment.

Brothers, from the left, Art and Brian Lujan show off one of the famous 42-inch pizzas. 'Man vs Food' host Adam Richman visited the establishment.

Photo: J. Michael Short, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

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'You’re looking at the oldest San Antonio River Walk bar. Established in 1933, The Esquire mixes classic cocktail options along with a generous draft beer selection and hearty, down-home food options like the bison burger and sirloin cheeseburger.' less

'You’re looking at the oldest San Antonio River Walk bar. Established in 1933, The Esquire mixes classic cocktail options along with a generous draft beer selection and hearty, down-home food options like the ... more

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Mi Tierra

Therestaurant that never closes, the downtown restaurant was featured in 'Rachael's Vacation' on the Food Network in 2008.

The restaurant that never closes, the downtown restaurant was featured in 'Rachael's Vacation' on the Food Network in 2008.

Photo: Michael Miller, San Antonio Express-News

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La Hacienda/ Los Barrios

The battle was on for best puffy taco when Food Network's Bobby Flay visited San Antonio in 2007. The family-owned restaurant is located at 18747 Redland Road. Winner: Diana Barrios-Trevino

The battle was on for best puffy taco when Food Network's Bobby Flay visited San Antonio in 2007. The family-owned restaurant is located at 18747 Redland Road. Winner: Diana Barrios-Trevino

Photo: HELEN L. MONTOYA, San Antonio Express-News

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Bun 'N' Barrel

Bun 'N' Barrel a barbecue tradition since 1950 was featured on the "Grillin' and Smokin'" episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" with Guy Fieri.

Bun 'N' Barrel a barbecue tradition since 1950 was featured on the "Grillin' and Smokin'" episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" with Guy Fieri.